He was the son of the late James Elmo Mauldin Sr. and Lennie Lee DeLoach Lindsey Mauldin. He was preceded in death by a half-brother, Charles Kelly Lindsey. During his life, he worked as a teletype operator for United Press International, owned and operated a Western Auto store for 12 years, and retired from the Bank of Covington as a purchasing officer.

Memorial services will be held Friday, January 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Irby Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. on the day of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agape Hospice.